Miracles

Well, I can't believe it's another Monday, my third one here thus far. It's been quite a wild ride, and one that has challenged me greatly in every way. I know I've said that already but it is something that is happening continually and at the top of my mind in all my personal times. Recently I've been reading two books, "Don't waste your life" by John Piper and "Miracles" by C.S. Lewis, the second of which I picked up and started reading because of my need to understand the subject further. There hasn't been a shortage of miracles since I've been here, working with a charismatic church. I won't go into that subject though, not until I understand it better, or at least have prayed about it and have some kind of grasp on where it all comes from. On a more practical note, yesterday, being Sunday, Radiate was launched (Radiate is one of the programs that I designed for 11-14 year olds on Sunday morning). It was a great success, not necessarily in numbers or by the way I lead (surely not that), but because of the reactions that came from the 6 youth who came. I had one youth, a young guy at the age of 15, who apparently had completely disowned Christianity in just about every form possible, and who also had been dealing with an anger problem (punching holes in walls) (none of this I knew) who came and joined in the 'ice breaker' games and then eventually participated in prayer and worship very openly. Afterwards I encouraged him to come to my small group on Tuesday nights, he wasn't very keen until I told him we were going bowling this week, which he apparently loves. I thought this was normal but when I heard what his mother thought about it I found out the rest of the story, and saw what a cause it was to praise God. I am happy to share this story (one of a few that I've gathered so far) because it shows that God has gracefully used me as a tool to do His work already. For this I'm glad. If you would pray along with me for Radiate and the youth who come, and for the young man who's heart seems to have been changed, that would be great.
Things are coming along steadily now, the ministries that I am a part of have been set in place and so I feel more comfortable and able here. I know what has to be done, which is much less stressful than not knowing. Currently it is raining but the sun is shining bright, crazy Ireland (thought I'd share that with you... sorry). Thank you for your support and prayer. I have been encouraged by some of the messages I have received through Facebook or email, or even here on the blog. Would you please continue to pray for me in regards to keeping myself on track and growing, as well as the ministries I have been placed in charge of. These are my major two elements in need of prayer, both of them would be best explained in just saying - pray that I would be continually doing what God wants me to be doing. I have to be heading out now, the church office is closing. Thanks again and I hope to hear from you all soon! God bless